# Optin Comment Notifications

> Optin Comment Notifications has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Optin Comment Notifications shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a checkbox to the profile page for users which allows them to opt into receiving a notification email whenever a comment is made to the site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 4,569
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+42.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 27, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Scott Reilly (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/coffee2code/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/optin-comment-notifications/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | #66 | 246 |
| [commenting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commenting/) | #3 | 9 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,106 |
| [Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notifications/) | #65 | 363 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment | >100 | 8,887 |
| commenting | >100 | 369 |
| comments | >100 | 8,886 |
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| Notifications | >100 | 8,762 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AnyComment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anycomment/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (156) | May 14, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [DCO Comment Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dco-comment-attachment/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Oct 2, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 3 | [Bulk Delete Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.1/5 (12) | Jul 13, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [One Click Close Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-close-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Apr 17, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 5 | [Comments Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-like-dislike/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 28, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Comment Reply Email Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-reply-email-notification/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Relative URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-url/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Aug 11, 2021 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Decent Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decent-comments/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Jan 6, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 9 | [Anti-spam Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam-reloaded/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbnet-multi-author-comment-notification/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 13, 2016 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Optin Comment Notifications free?
Yes. Optin Comment Notifications is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Optin Comment Notifications safe to use in 2026?
Optin Comment Notifications shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Optin Comment Notifications?
Optin Comment Notifications is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,569 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Optin Comment Notifications work with WordPress 7.1?
Optin Comment Notifications is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Optin Comment Notifications last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on March 27, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Optin Comment Notifications?
Optin Comment Notifications is developed and maintained by Scott Reilly.

### What are the best alternatives to Optin Comment Notifications?
The most popular alternatives to Optin Comment Notifications are AnyComment (5K+ installs), DCO Comment Attachment (5K+ installs) and Bulk Delete Comments (5K+ installs).


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